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> I agree that Tesla's biggest mistake was doing Cybertruck before the $25k car.

While a $25k EV seems to be what we all want and is almost guaranteed to be a massive hit, there is no evidence such a thing can be done yet without losing money on every sale.

Why isn’t any other car company doing it?

Rivian are losing money on every car sold at 4 times the price.



> there is no evidence such a thing can be done yet without losing money on every sale.

> Why isn’t any other car company doing it?

You mean except all the chinese companys doing it right now?

Or all the european carmakers releasing theirs as we speak?


> You mean except all the chinese companys doing it right now?

Do those meet US vehicle regulations? How can I buy one for $25k

> Or all the european carmakers releasing theirs as we speak

I have not seen mention of those, can you share links please?


> Why isn’t any other car company doing it?

No other car company offers it, or promises it's coming next year, or ...

Similarly, who actually believes a $39,000 CyberTruck will EVER appear?

Crickets?


so, you're just agreeing that it makes no sense to have made a $25k car before Cybertruck... which is exactly what I was saying.

> who actually believes a $39,000 CyberTruck will EVER appear?

That was the estimated pricing announced before COVID and the associated inflation wasn't it?

Since then the released prices are significantly different.




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